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A26 GCS

2018 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,262 mi
Last recorded67,262 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A649,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 GCS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 67,262 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2025 66,825 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 109,383 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 66,798 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 103,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 103,959 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre sleeve (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 59,763 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 96,176 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 96,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 48,744 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 88,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 32,430 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 32,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 77,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Fail 30 Dec 2021 77,835 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside headlamp has water ingress

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 19 Nov 2021 15,371 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 63,415 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 54,267 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 54,267 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 46,357 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 34,490 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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A26 GCS is a 2018 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 49,153 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A26 GCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 8 years old, this Audi A6 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A26 GCS registered?

A26 GCS is a 2018 Audi A6, first registered on 18 December 2018.

Is A26 GCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 GCS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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